Nühkima

Nühkima is a verb in the Estonian language. It generally translates to "to rub" or "to polish" in English. The act of nühkima implies a repetitive motion of friction, often with the intention of cleaning, smoothing, or making something shine.

The specific context in which nühkima is used can vary. For instance, one might nühkima a dirty surface to clean it, such as nühkima a table or nühkima a floor. It can also refer to polishing something to achieve a gleam, like nühkima shoes or nühkima metal. In a more figurative sense, it can sometimes describe persistent effort or tedious work, though this usage is less common than the literal meaning.

The word can be conjugated according to standard Estonian grammar rules, changing its form depending on tense, mood, and person. For example, the present tense first-person singular is "ma nühin" (I rub/polish), while the past tense third-person plural is "nad nühkisid" (they rubbed/polished). The infinitive form is simply "nühkima". Understanding the nuances of nühkima involves recognizing the intended outcome of the rubbing or polishing action.